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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?
(a) Letterman.
(b) Spade.
(c) Chappelle.
(d) Cross.

2. In "Highfalutin," what is Sedaris insulted at being mistaken for?
(a) An architect.
(b) A sales clerk.
(c) A real estate agent.
(d) A dentist.

3. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?
(a) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.
(b) He is concerned that Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(c) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(d) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what reason does Sedaris offer for why the graduates should follow his advice?
(a) He wishes someone had told him these things when he was younger.
(b) He can back up his advice with empirical evidence.
(c) He has their best interests at heart.
(d) He is a successful person.

5. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?
(a) Making time to be at the hospital.
(b) Seeing their father's confusion.
(c) Seeing their father in pain.
(d) Paying the hospital bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what item does Sedaris tells students to not bother buying unless they can afford one of two specific brands?

3. In "Hurricane Season," what information does Gretchen habitually irritate Sedaris with?

4. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?

5. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?

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